Registered Respiratory Therapist

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where your skills will be valued in delivering compassionate care. In this role, you'll coordinate and provide high-quality respiratory care, performing diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures while ensuring patient safety. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient outcomes, with a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. With a competitive sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a meaningful way. Apply today to make a difference in patients' lives!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Colleague recognition program

Family support services

Consumer discounts

Qualifications

• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 60 months.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist or Licensed Respiratory Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document findings.
• Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient responses.
• Assist with mechanical ventilation and emergency situations.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Oxygen Delivery

Mechanical Ventilation

Therapeutic Response Monitoring

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

Description

NEW RATE INCREASE!

NOW OFFERING A 20,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening with Research Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Research Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high-quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP).
• Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Licensed Respiratory Therapist.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.